BAH · PA254
2026 BAH Rates in WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON, PA
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +9.0% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$1,740/mo
$20,880/yr
Without dep: $1,488·Δ +$252/mo
YoY change
+0.0%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,677 | $1,272 | $20,124 |
| E-2 | $1,677 | $1,272 | $20,124 |
| E-3 | $1,677 | $1,272 | $20,124 |
| E-4 | $1,677 | $1,272 | $20,124 |
| E-5 | $1,740 | $1,488 | $20,880 |
| E-6 | $1,887 | $1,614 | $22,644 |
| E-7 | $1,956 | $1,674 | $23,472 |
| E-8 | $2,034 | $1,776 | $24,408 |
| E-9 | $2,181 | $1,806 | $26,172 |
| W-1 | $1,902 | $1,668 | $22,824 |
| W-2 | $1,986 | $1,773 | $23,832 |
| W-3 | $2,088 | $1,815 | $25,056 |
| W-4 | $2,214 | $1,893 | $26,568 |
| W-5 | $2,376 | $1,971 | $28,512 |
| O-1E | $1,965 | $1,737 | $23,580 |
| O-2E | $2,070 | $1,800 | $24,840 |
| O-3E | $2,241 | $1,875 | $26,892 |
| O-1 | $1,767 | $1,611 | $21,204 |
| O-2 | $1,884 | $1,722 | $22,608 |
| O-3 | $2,085 | $1,827 | $25,020 |
| O-4 | $2,427 | $1,953 | $29,124 |
| O-5 | $2,676 | $2,007 | $32,112 |
| O-6 | $2,697 | $2,064 | $32,364 |
| O-7 | $2,712 | $2,097 | $32,544 |
| O-8 | $2,712 | $2,097 | $32,544 |
| O-9 | $2,712 | $2,097 | $32,544 |
| O-10 | $2,712 | $2,097 | $32,544 |
Note: E-1 to E-4 in single-type-1 barracks generally receive $0 BAH; the rates shown apply when authorized to live off-base or with dependents.
E-5 with dependents · 2023–2026
| Year | Monthly | Annual | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,596 | $19,152 | - |
| 2024 | $1,710 | $20,520 | +7.1% |
| 2025 | $1,740 | $20,880 | +1.8% |
| 2026 | $1,740 | $20,880 | +0.0% |
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